HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) 11/09/2021 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — November 9, 2021
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Kinlaw gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
November 9, 2021 at 9:39 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the
following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Donald Frank,
Sr.; Councilmembers Ingrid Holmes, Cal Jones, Thomas Kinlaw, III, Kenneth Marks and
Charlotte Moses; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney
Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations — None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Dimitri Roberts Of SevenStar, Inc.
Pertaining To A Contactless Policing Application For Safer
And Accountable Interactions
Dimitri Roberts of SevenStar, Inc. gave the above-mentioned presentation.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 10:00 AM
To Receive And Consider Public Comment For All Interested
Citizens With Regard To A Zoning Change From Single family
"SF" To Industrial "I"
Legal Description: Approximately 39.589-Acres Of Land
Consisting Of Lots 3, 4, 5 And 6, Block 3, Range "C", Port Arthur
Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The
City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:08 a.m.
Planning and Develop Manager Larry Beto appeared before the City Council and gave
an overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
The following persons appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned
zoning change:
Joanne Jones, E. 46th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Reginald Trainer, 3514 E. 12th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:17 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(2) A Presentation By Craig Taffaro From Adrurra Group LLC
Regarding The Quarterly Report
Craig Taffaro of Adrurra Group, LLC gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(3) A Presentation By Kelvin L. Solco P.E. Founder Of The Solco
Group, LLC Regarding Introduction To The Local
Engineering Firm
Kelvin Solco of Solco Group, LLC gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(4) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Relocation Of The
Animal Shelter (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
Director Of Development Services/Assistant City Manager Pamela Langford gave the
above-mentioned presentation.
(5) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Relocation Of The
Health Department (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
Director Of Development Services/Assistant City Manager Pamela Langford gave the
above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER) — CONTINUED
Mayor Bartie extended well wishes to Councilmember Kinlaw for his birthday.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 22225 and 22227:
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Request/Expense Reports
Request For Pre-Approval Of Travel Pursuant To 78-269 (b)
(8) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
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(Al) Mayor Thurman Bartie:
International Conference Of Shopping Centers
Las Vegas, NV
December 4 — 8, 2021 $2,421.04
B. Minutes
October 22, 2021 Special Meeting
October 26, 2021 Special Meeting
October 26, 2021 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
October 26, 2021 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22149 — A Resolution Authorizing The
Payment For The City Of Port Arthur's Cost Share For The
P25 Upgrade Of The Southeast Texas Regional Radio
System (SETRRS) To The City Of Beaumont In The Amount
Of $86,468.38; Funding Is Available In Account Number
001-17-045-5491-00-30-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22149 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-458.
(2) P.R. No. 22178 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With McInnis
Construction, Inc. Of Silsbee, Texas For Phase III Repairs
To The Department Club In The Amount Of $258,500.00.
Funds Available In Account 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000,
Project No. B00011
Proposed Resolution No. 22178 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-459.
(3) P.R. No. 22197 — A Resolution Authorizing The Director Of
Water Utilities To Purchase Various Degreasers And
Biological Aids And Delineating Procedures For The
Purchase Of Such Chemicals, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $72,000.00 From Water Utilities Wastewater
Conveyance Account No. 410-40-220-5217-00-00-000,
Treatment Chemicals And And Water Utilities Wastewater
Treatment Account No. 410-40- 225-5217-00-00-000,
Treatment Chemicals
Proposed Resolution No. 22197 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-460.
(4) P.R. No. 22200 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase A Caterpillar D5 LGP VPAT Tractor
Bulldozer From Mustang CAT Of Beaumont, Texas, Through
BuyBoard Contract Number 597-19, In A Not To Exceed
Amount Of $343,148.98. Funds Are Available In The Capital
Reserve Equipment Replacement Public Works Solid Waste
Equipment - Account Number 625-50-000-8522-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22200 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-461.
(5) P.R. No. 22201 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance
Of A Sponsorship From The Convention And Visitors Bureau
In The Amount Of $2,500.00 To Facilitate The City Of Port
Arthur's Holiday Downtown Event
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Proposed Resolution No. 22201 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-462.
(6) P.R. No. 22218 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(Final Renewal) Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Southeast Texas Lawn & Maintenance Of Beaumont,
Texas For Grass Cutting Services For Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) And City Owned Properties
With An Annual Projected Budgeted Amount Not To Exceed
$30,975.00
Proposed Resolution No. 22218 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-463.
(7) P.R. No. 22219 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Paramount Design &
Development Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Reconstruction
Of Four (4) Homes, Increasing The Original Contract
Amount By $5,089.00 To A New Contract Total Of
$663,814.80, And Requesting City Council Authorization
For The Expenditure Of Contingency Funds In The Amount
Of $15,000.00. Funds Will Be Provided From Account No.
105-13-033-5470-00-40-000, Project Numbers CD5115,
CD6145, CD7145, And The Texas Department Of Housing
And Community Affairs Home Disaster Program
Proposed Resolution No. 22219 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-264.
(8) P.R. No. 22220 — A Resolution Confirming The Uniform Tax
Abatement Policy For A Two (2) Year Term Pursuant To
Chapter 312 Of The Texas Property Code
Proposed Resolution No. 22220 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-465.
(9) P.R. No. 22222 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of An
Invoice From South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission For Membership Dues In The Amount Of
$29,284.40 For The Fiscal Year Ending September 30,
2022. City Manager Contingency Account #001-01-005-
5470-00-10-000, Project # MA0008
Proposed Resolution No. 22222 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-466.
(10) P.R. No. 22223 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With SCS Engineers Of
Bedford, Texas, For The Period Of November 2021 Thru
August 2022 For Groundwater, Gas, And Air Quality
Monitoring Services In A Total Not-To-Exceed Amount Of
$83,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Public Works
Landfill Division — Regulatory Fees/Fines Account Number
403-50-320-5470-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22223 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-467.
(13) P.R. No. 22228 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Fire Hydrants For The
Water Utilities Department With Core & Main, LP Of
Beaumont, Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$75,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-40-
215-5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance
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Proposed Resolution No. 22228 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-468.
(14) P.R. No. 22230 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $465,634.00 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP)
As A Result Of Property Damage To Landfill Compactor
#1636
Proposed Resolution No. 22230 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-469.
(15) P.R. No. 22231 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $9,056.07 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP)
As A Result Of Property Damage To City Hall AC Unit
Proposed Resolution No. 22231 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-470.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(11) P.R. No. 22225 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Twenty-Five (25) Portable Radios And Fifteen (15) Mobile
Radios And Their P-25 Compliant Component Accessories
For The Fire Department From Motorola Solutions Of
Houston, Texas, Through HGAC Contract RA05-21, In The
Amount Of $207,185.91; Funding Is Available In Account
No. 001-19-047-8522-00-30-000 Equipment
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Marks and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 22225 be adopted.
Fire Chief Gregory Bensen appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw,
Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22225 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-471.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-471 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-471
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) PORTABLE RADIOS AND
FIFTEEN (15) MOBILE RADIOS AND THEIR P-
25 COMPLIANT COMPONENT ACCESSORIES
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, THROUGH
HGAC CONTRACT RA05-21, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$207,185.91; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN
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ACCOUNT NO. 001-19-047-8522-00-30-000
EQUIPMENT
(12) P.R. No. 22227 — A Resolution To Reprogram $39,678.97
From The Expired Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Contracts With Gift Of Life, Port Cities Rescue
Mission, First Baptist Outreach Center, And Liberty Height
To The 2021 CDBG Keep The City Clean Program
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Holmes filed an Affidavit of Conflich with the City Secretary and did not
take part in discussion or action pertaining to the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22227 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-472.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw,
Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-472 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-472
A RESOLUTION TO REPROGRAM $39,678.97
FROM THE EXPIRED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CONTRACTS WITH GIFT OF LIFE, PORT CITIES
RESCUE MISSION, FIRST BAPTIST OUTREACH
CENTER, AND LIBERTY HEIGHT TO THE 2021
CDBG KEEP THE CITY CLEAN PROGRAM
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 21933 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Construction
Board Of Adjustments And Appeals (Requested By
Councilmember Jones)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Holmes that Proposed Resolution No. 21933 be adopted.
The following nominations were made for appointment:
Councilmember Jones: Lawrence Baker
Councilmember Kinlaw: Allen Watson
Mayor Pro Tern Frank: Cliford Batiste
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21933 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names added,
becoming Resolution No. 21-473.
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The caption of Resolution No. 21-473 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-473
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
AND APPEALS (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER JONES)
(2) P.R. No. 22086 — A Resolution Requesting The Ratification
Of The Emergency Repairs To The 46th Street Lift Station
For The Water Utilities Department By ALLCO, LLC Of
Beaumont, Texas With A Budgetary Impact Of
$784,981.46; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Capital
Improvement Fund Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-
000, Water Utility Systems, Project STRING WS0010-CON
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Marks and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22086 be adopted.
City Consulting Engineer Hani Tohme appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22086 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-474.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-474 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-474
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE
RATIFICATION OF THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS
TO THE 46TH STREET LIFT STATION FOR THE
WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT BY ALLCO,
LLC OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS WITH A
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $784,981.46; FUNDS
ARE AVAILABLE IN WATER UTILITIES CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-
000-8516-00-00-000, WATER UTILITY
SYSTEMS, PROJECT STRING WS0010-CON
(3) P.R. No. 22226 — A Resolution Authorizing The Approval Of
A Financing Proposal For $1,585,280.00 From PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC To Lease/Purchase Fire Equipment
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22226 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-475.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-475 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-475
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF A FINANCING PROPOSAL FOR
$1,585,280.00 FROM PNC EQUIPMENT
FINANCE, LLC TO LEASE/PURCHASE FIRE
EQUIPMENT
(4) P.R. No. 22206 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase One Pierce Fire Apparatus For The
Fire Department Via The BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing
Program Contract 651-21 From Siddons-Martin Emergency
Group Of Denton, Texas, With Offices In Port Arthur, Texas
In The Amount Of $1,585,280.00; Funding Available In
Capital Improvement Account Number 307-19-047-8522-
00-10-000, Project CE0003-OTH
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22206 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-476.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-476 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-476
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE PIERCE FIRE
APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT VIA
THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
PROGRAM CONTRACT 651-21 FROM SIDDONS-
MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP OF DENTON,
TEXAS, WITH OFFICES IN PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,585,280.00;
FUNDING AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NUMBER 307-19-
047-8522-00-10-000, PROJECT CE0003-OTH
(5) P.R. No. 22216 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Police Chief Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor
Bartie)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses
that Proposed Resolution No. 22216 be adopted.
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Mayor Bartle nominated Alfred Comeaux for appointment.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22216 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name added,
becoming Resolution No. 21-477.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-477 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-477
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE)
(6) P.R. No. 22224 — A Resolution Authorizing The November
23, 2021 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date To Be
Rescheduled
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22224 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-478.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-478 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-478
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NOVEMBER
23, 2021 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING DATE TO BE RESCHEDULED
(7) P.R. No. 22246 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing Members(s) To The Historical Landmark
Commission
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Marks and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 22246 be adopted.
The following nominations were made for appointment:
Councilmember Moses: Deborah Freeman
Mayor Bartle: Dohn Labiche
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
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Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22246 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names add,
becoming Resolution No. 21-479.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-479 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-479
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING MEMBERS(S) TO THE
HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION
(8) P.R. No. 22248 — A Resolution Appointing A Member And
An Alternate To The Industrial District Contract Compliance
Committee
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frank
that Proposed Resolution No. 22248 be adopted.
The following nominations were made:
Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie — Member
Councilmember Kenneth Marks — Alternate Member
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22248 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names added,
becoming Resolution No. 21-480.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-480 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-480
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER AND
AN ALTERNATE TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
(9) P.R. No. 22251 — A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board
Of Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District For
The Term Ending December 31, 2023
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank
that Proposed Resolution No. 22251 be adopted.
The City of Port Arthur votes are to be divided between the following:
Tim Andrews
Suzone Crockett
Karen Fisher
Laura Floyd
Dale Parrish
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Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22251 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-481.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-481 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-481
A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE TERM
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7012 — An Ordinance Reconsidering P.O. 7001
Amending Chapter 86 (Solid Waste), Article IV (Fees,
Charges And Billing Procedures), Section 86-112
(Residential Garbage) And Section 86-114 (Commercial
Refuse) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, By Increasing The Service Rate Of The First Toter By
$2.50 To $20.50 As It Pertains To Rates For Residential,
Changing The Rate Of The Additional Commercial
Containers By Removing The Discounted Price For The
Second, Third, And Fourth Containers, And Providing For
Publication And Proposed 10% Commercial Refuse Service
Fee Increase. (Requested By Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern
Frank; And Councilmember Moses)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses
that Proposed Ordinance No. 7012 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
7012:
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Holmes "No"
Councilmember Jones "Yes"
Councilmember Kinlaw "No"
Councilmember Marks "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Bartie "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 7012 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 21-79.
The caption of Ordinance No. 21-79 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 21-79
AN ORDINANCE RECONSIDERING P.O. 7001
AMENDING CHAPTER 86 (SOLID WASTE),
ARTICLE IV (FEES, CHARGES AND BILLING
PROCEDURES), SECTION 86-112
(RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE) AND SECTION 86-
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114 (COMMERCIAL REFUSE) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS,
BY INCREASING THE SERVICE RATE OF THE
FIRST TOTER BY $2.50 TO $20.50 AS IT
PERTAINS TO RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL,
CHANGING THE RATE OF THE ADDITIONAL
COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS BY REMOVING THE
DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR THE SECOND, THIRD,
AND FOURTH CONTAINERS, AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND PROPOSED 10%
COMMERCIAL REFUSE SERVICE FEE INCREASE.
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE; MAYOR PRO
TERN FRANK; AND COUNCILMEMBER MOSES)
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive
Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or
Pending Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of
Port Arthur
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive
Legal Advice From The City Attorney Concerning A Potential
And/Or Pending Litigation Claim Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Jefferson County Regarding The Housing Of Prisoners
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Client Privilege To
Discuss A Matter In Which The Duty Of The Attorney To The
Governmental Body Under The Texas Disciplinary Rules Of
Professional Conduct Of The State Bar Of Texas Clearly Conflicts
With The Open Meetings Act
(4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate
The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Within
The City Limits Of Port Arthur
(5) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And
Responsibilities Of The City Attorney, City Manager, City
Secretary and Municipal Court Judge
(6) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial
Business Prospect In The City's ETJ/Industrial District
The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:25 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 3:04 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers
Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard;
City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION:
The City Secretary read the following motion into the record:
A Motion To Authorize The Sale Of City Owned Vacant Tracts Of
Alnd Located At 743 Booker T. Washington Avenue And 2316
Shirley Street By A Licensed Real Estate Broker As Set Forth In
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Section 253.014 Of The Texas Local Government Code. The City
Manager Is Further Authorized To Execute Such Contract With
The License Broker. The Final Approval Of Sale Will Be Approved
By City Council
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The City Attorney read the following motion into the record:
A Motion To Authorize The City Manager And City Attorney To
Enter Into And Execute A Settlement Agreement In Cause No.
B176606 William Worsham Vs The City Of Port Arthur To Execute
The Full And Final Settlement Agreement Including The Case
Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Moses.
Voting No: None.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 3:07 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD November 9, 2021.
APPROVED:
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